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言論 (げんろん, genron) Japanese meaning: speech | Kotomora
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Freedom of speech is a foundation of democracy.
The government tried to control public expression.
Speech on the internet also carries responsibility.
Usage patterns 言げん 論ろん を 統とう 制せい する to control or restrict public speech/discourse
In that country, the government controls media speech.
言げん 論ろん の 自じ 由ゆう を 守まも る to protect freedom of speech
The journalists spoke up to protect freedom of speech.
言げん 論ろん の 自じ 由ゆう を 制せい 限げん する to restrict freedom of speech
The dictatorship severely restricted freedom of speech.
言げん 論ろん 活かつ 動どう を 行おこな う to engage in activities of public expression/discourse
Even after retiring, he continues to engage in public discourse activities.
Related words 発言 refers to a specific statement someone makes, while 言論 is the broader, more abstract idea of public expression or discourse.
議論 means discussion or debate between differing positions, whereas 言論 emphasizes the act of expressing views in public society, not necessarily arguing.
表現 is a broad term for expression through language, art, or behavior, while 言論 is specifically the verbal or written expression of opinions and ideas.
Word family the press; journalism; the fourth estate
suppression of speech; censorship
organ of public opinion; media outlet
Etymology A Sino-Japanese compound written with 言, 'words; speech,' and 論, 'argument; discussion; theory.' This component explanation reflects the conventional meaning of the spelling rather than a detailed historical derivation.
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speech control; censorship; regulation of expression
